1 lb Ziti pasta

8 oz Extra lean ground beef

1 Carrot

1 Onion

1 Green pepper

1 tb Chili powder

6 oz Tomato paste

12 oz Water

Salt and pepper Brown the beef then drain off fat in a sieve. Put vegetables in a food processor, process until finely chopped and add to meat in a medium saucepan. Saute, covered, over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, tomato paste and water, and simmer about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and continue to cook over lowest heat until ziti is cooked al dente. Drain ziti and mix well with sauce. Per serving: 409 Calories; 8g Fat (18% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 65g Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 159mg Sodium Recipe By : Alison Meyer Serving Size : 6

From: Faylen Date: 02-19-96 (09:29) The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home. 1-201-822-3627.